French skiing

Has anyone hired a people carrier in the UK and driven to France to go skiing? I'm having problems finding a hire company who will let you take their vehicles abroad - any recommendations or other tips?
Patrick Dixon

· Rental company Hertz will allow hire cars to be taken abroad.They also offer "le swap" where you can exchange your right-hand-drive car for a left-hand-drive one at the Eurotunnel terminal in FrancePhilip Barnes